Archive · 31 Jan 2026
BrahMos Project Advances Toward Hypersonic Capabilities
The BrahMos missile project, a joint effort between India and Russia, is making progress.
They are working on making the missiles even better and faster, including developing hypersonic technologies.
The missiles can be launched from land, sea, air, and submarines.
Over 70% of the missile parts are now made in India.
The project started in 1998, and the missiles have been used in real operations, like in May 2025.
The name BrahMos comes from the Brahmaputra and Moskva rivers, symbolizing strength and speed.
BrahMos missile project is continuously being modernized with hypersonic technologies in development.
Over 70% of the missile's components are now produced in India.
The missile can be launched from multiple platforms including land, sea, air, and submarines.
The project began in 1998 as a joint initiative between India and Russia.
BrahMos was used in Operation 'Sindoor' in May 2025 for precise strikes on enemy targets.
- Who
- India and Russia (via NPO Mashinostroreniya)
- What
- BrahMos cruise missile project advancements
- When
- Ongoing, with recent updates in 2025
- Where
- India and Russia
- Why
- To modernize and enhance missile capabilities, including hypersonic technologies
- Project Start Year
- 1998
- Serial Deliveries Began
- 2004
- Current Indigenous Component Percentage
- 70%
- Missile Types
- Supersonic, Hypersonic (in development)
- Launch Platforms
- Land, Sea, Air, Submarines
- Recent Operational Use
- Operation 'Sindoor' in May 2025